Dolcetto

Also known as: Ormeasco (Liguria)

The name is misleading – ‚Little Sweet One‘ the wines are not, rather cherry-fruited with a characteristic almond finish that can tip into bitterness. In the shadow of Nebbiolo and Barbera, Dolcetto has remained the everyday wine of Piedmontese winemakers, earlier drinking, less acid-driven, but with surprisingly ample tannin for a variety that receives scant attention.

In the range, Sottimano and Chiara Boschis, E.Pira & Figli demonstrate that Dolcetto can be more than an uncomplicated companion to pasta – if one takes it seriously.